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Each year bioluminescent
comb jellyfish return to our coastal ponds. WPWA is
excited to announce their return and host a series of your favorite night
paddling programs. The jellies were recently spotted in Ninigret
Pond so we quickly secured private access to the pond to ensure you don’t
miss experiencing this amazing natural phenomenon. There’s nothing
more peaceful and entertaining than paddling amidst the green flashes
displayed by the jellies as your boat gently glides through the
water.
The first in a series of three paddles kicks off this Tuesday, August 16 from 7:30 to
9:30 pm. Directions to the Charlestown, RI meeting
location will be provided to you following your online registration.
Registration is mandatory and conducted on a first come, first served
basis with a program limit of 15 participants. Due to launch constraints
we will provide you with a single person kayak, life jacket and paddle at
no extra cost.
Registration Information
WPWA strives to bring you guided programs in which you can
feel relaxed while paddling in a setting that is typically outside the
comfort zone of most paddlers. Your trained staff has developed a
safe and exciting experience that no one should miss out on. To
ensure your safety, participants must be at least 10 years old and able
to paddle without assistance. If you are a Beginner Level paddler,
you’ll need to practice a bit more this summer so you can join us next
year.
If you are a WPWA Otter, Osprey or Eagle level member, the
program is free, so you must contact denisep@wpwa.org
directly to register.
All others must register online http://wpwa.org/events.php.
The price is $40 per person for WPWA Dragonfly and Trout members.
Non-members will be charged $65 per person, which includes a basic WPWA
Dragonfly Membership at a savings of $10.
These paddles fill up fast, so don’t hesitate and register
now! If you’re not quite sure what to expect, or want to learn a
bit more about comb jellyfish, check out this YouTube video from Merritt
Island National Wildlife Refuge https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXLz4CrF3J8
FOR WPWA MEMBERS ONLY: If the paddle
is full or you would just like to have a more intimate experience,
contact chris@wpwa.org
to register for a private paddle for you and up to four of your friends
or family. For $275 you will be provided a knowledgeable guide,
kayak, paddle, life jacket and an experience you’ll remember for a
lifetime. WPWA membership by the primary registrant is
required. Not a WPWA member? Not to worry, join now by
clicking this link http://wpwa.org/membership2.php.
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